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Pure Spirits, Toronto, ON

Pure Spirits

4.5
4.5
2351 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 59 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled in the Distillery Historic District, Pure Spirits Oyster House and Grill invites you to experience the charm of Victorian-era industrial architecture, both indoors and on our delightful patio. Known as the best seafood restaurant in Toronto, we take pride in serving fresh oysters from Canada’s east and west coasts, along with unique specialties from around the globe. Casual attire and a love for great food are all you need to enjoy your visit!

Our friendly staff is here to guide you through a curated selection of local beers and wines that pair perfectly with your meal. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite before a theatre show or enjoying a leisurely evening on the patio with friends, we aim to respect your schedule while providing a relaxing atmosphere to soak in the view. Join us for a fun, memorable dining experience!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Canadian, Pan-Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 361-5859
  • Website
    http://purespirits.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jason McLaren
  • Catering
    We cater to any size event from 20-700 and specialize in weddings. Menu selections include hors d'oeuvres, canapes, mini appetizers, three course - five course prix fixe menus to fit any budget.
  • Private party facilities
    There are fantastic event spaces across the Distillery Historic District. Check out https://www.distilleryevents.com/ for more information.
  • Location
    17 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
  • Neighbourhood
    Distillery District
  • Cross Street
    Parliament
  • Parking details
    Driving south to north, the parking lot is on right hand side. Coming from Front on Parliament, pass Mill street and parking lot is on left hand side. There is parking 24 hours for up to 500 vehicles
  • Entertainment
    At the slightest sight of summer, we open the doors to our patio where you can sit and take in the beautiful Victorian Industrial architecture that the site is famous for. Grab a seat at the Oyster Bar where you can mingle with a Chef shucking your oysters to order and teaching you about the amazing flavours and how to best match it to our selection of local beers.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pure Spirits is a seafood haven in Toronto's Distillery District, known for its "incredible oysters" and vibrant atmosphere. Guests praise the "friendly, attentive service" and diverse menu offerings. While some dishes and service experiences vary, the restaurant's patio and inventive cocktails make it a popular choice for locals and tourists alike.

2,351 Reviews

  1. Amanda

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing evening with a fantastic server!

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  2. Judith

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family loves every visit to Pure Spirits. They are always so welcoming, even when we show up with an ever increasing number of little ones. We never have a complaint and although we enjoy every aspect of our time there, the lovely staff from the receptionist to the chef are especially terrific!

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  3. Aimee

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered the calamari and had to send it back, absolutely no flavour and seemed undercooked. When we sent it back, we got no apology or any sort of acknowledgment. We ordered the fish tacos and the fish was pretty dry and we also gave the clam chowder a shot and it only has 3 claims? The flavour was delicious but you can’t seriously call it clam chowder if there is 3 tiny clams… pretty disappointing to be honest. We decided to skip dessert and went elsewhere.
    Pure SpiritsResponded 2 days ago
    Aimee, we appreciate you visiting our restaurant and providing us with your review. It is disappointing to hear that your meal did not quite hit the mark. We take great pride in delivering flavourful dishes so it makes us sad to hear this was not the case during your visit. We hope that you will give us an opportunity to provide you with a better experience should you chose to dine with us again. Best Regards, Stuart K.

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  4. Beatriz

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Awesome oysters. Good atmosphere.

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  5. Terry

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wife and I had a wonderful time there our friends also had terrific time. Will definitely be back again with new people. Thanks again.

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  6. Lilia

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had amazing time and enjoyed our drink and food. Staff was very attentive and helpful.

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  7. SONYA

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The shrimp cocktail and shrimp pappardelle were absolutely delicious, the margarita was yummy, and our server was fabulous. I'll definitely go again!

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  8. Maureen

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal! Great service! Great atmosphere and great food - can’t ask for more

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  9. EBMoon

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The freshly shucked oysters were delicious. The guide on the menu allowed us to enjoy each one, on its own. There is more than malprque from the East cost and fanny bay from the west. This is a must try! My sea bream came beautifully cooked. Although the tomato chunks could have been chopped a little smaller? My boss’ fish and chips were on point and my colleague’s fish tacos were well presented. The bourbon oyster shot came with a rather spicy malpeque. But it was satisfying!

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  10. jessica

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. We were there for quite a while. Reservation was at 5:30 we didn’t leave till about 8. Which is fine, it just seemed like a long time. Aside from that it was really good. Great food!

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Pure Spirits is rated 4.5 stars by 2351 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for Pure Spirits

17 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Parliament
  • Neighbourhood
    Distillery District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Canadian, Pan-Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Driving south to north, the parking lot is on right hand side. Coming from Front on Parliament, pass Mill street and parking lot is on left hand side. There is parking 24 hours for up to 500 vehicles
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason McLaren
  • Entertainment
    At the slightest sight of summer, we open the doors to our patio where you can sit and take in the beautiful Victorian Industrial architecture that the site is famous for. Grab a seat at the Oyster Bar where you can mingle with a Chef shucking your oysters to order and teaching you about the amazing flavours and how to best match it to our selection of local beers.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://purespirits.ca/
  • Phone number
    (416) 361-5859
  • Catering
    We cater to any size event from 20-700 and specialize in weddings. Menu selections include hors d'oeuvres, canapes, mini appetizers, three course - five course prix fixe menus to fit any budget.
  • Private party facilities
    There are fantastic event spaces across the Distillery Historic District. Check out https://www.distilleryevents.com/ for more information.
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